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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,439.42 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,439.42 and 374.78 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,439.42 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,439.42 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,439.42 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 539,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,465.83/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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